Ballard Foster Reynolds, 27, was shot during a robbery on the evening of Saturday, August 30, 2014, near St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Waugh, Alabama. She was found with life-threatening injuries, taken to a nearby hospital, and later died. Reynolds was a mother of two young sons and attended Macon East High School before graduating from Success Unlimited School; she is remembered for her vibrant personality and her dedication to her children.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department investigated and identified multiple suspects. Marcus Sanders was named as the person who shot Reynolds during the robbery; authorities also arrested Kyrice Devontaie Mushat and Terry Lee Jackson Jr. All three men were charged with capital murder in connection with the killing.

If anyone knew Ballard, saw activity near St. James Missionary Baptist Church that night, or has information about the robbery, please come forward.